Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Monarch Education; West of England; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time role

Flexible schedule

Free safeguarding training

DBS checks included

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist Resource Base in Easton, Bristol. This part-time role supports pupils with SEND, 1:1 work, and small intervention groups, delivering personalised learning and fostering communication, confidence and independence.

You will work with teachers and SEND professionals in a nurturing, inclusive primary setting. The role offers flexible 3-5 days per week, immediate start, and a supportive education consultant, with

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people in a caring or educational setting.
• Patient, resilient and compassionate.
• Interest in SEND and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND within the Resource Base and wider school environment.
• Work with children on a 1:1 basis and in small intervention groups.
• Help deliver personalised learning and support plans.
• Support communication, social interaction, and emotional development.
• Encourage engagement in learning through positive and inclusive strategies.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
• Promote independence, confidence, and self-esteem.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment.
• Support children with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language needs, and SEMH.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience and resilience

Communication skills

Adaptable and proactive

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Easton, Bristol

Part-Time | 8:30am-3:30pm | 3-5 Days per Week | Long-Term Opportunity | Immediate Start Available

Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive in school?

Do you enjoy building positive relationships with young people and making a genuine difference to their learning, confidence, and wellbeing?

Monarch Education is recruiting a dedicated and caring Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist Resource Base within a friendly and inclusive primary school in Easton, Bristol. This rewarding part-time role offers the opportunity to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

About the School

This welcoming primary school places inclusion at the heart of everything it does. The Resource Base provides tailored support for pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them develop academically, socially, and emotionally within a safe and supportive environment.

Working alongside experienced teachers and SEND professionals, you’ll play an important role in helping pupils build confidence, independence, communication skills, and positive relationships.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with SEND within the Resource Base and wider school environment.
• Work with children on a 1:1 basis and in small intervention groups.
• Help deliver personalised learning and support plans.
• Support communication, social interaction, and emotional development.
• Encourage engagement in learning through positive and inclusive strategies.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
• Promote independence, confidence, and self-esteem.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment.
• Support children with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language needs, and SEMH.

What We’re Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals.
• Are patient, resilient, and compassionate.
• Have an interest in SEND and inclusive education.
• Can build positive relationships and communicate effectively.
• Are adaptable, proactive, and keen to support individual learning needs.
• Have experience in schools, nurseries, care settings, youth work, support work, or similar environments.

Whether you’re an experienced LSA, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, or looking to start a career supporting children with additional needs, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Part-time, long-term opportunity.
• Flexible working pattern of 3-5 days per week.
• Support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Free training, including Safeguarding and Prevent Duty.
• Valuable SEND experience within a specialist Resource Base.
• A supportive school team and positive working environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

Why Work with Monarch Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to SEND and education-focused CPD training.
• Opportunities across Bristol and the surrounding areas.
• Fast and efficient registration process.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Opportunities for further placements and career progression.

Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities – Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.